M&A Boutique vs Restructuring Bulge Bracket

Hey Everyone,

I have two internships offers:

1) M&A for a small M&A boutique, cross industry, covers financial sponsors as well, pretty active and good standing in league tables.

2) Restructuring at RBS (not pitching clients, just restructuring the bank's clients in financial distress)

Both are for 6-month long, have few employment opportunities at the end of the internship and the pay is exactly the same.

Is M&A better than restructuring? If yes, to what extent does the brand name plays a role?

Thanks! HNY everyone.

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